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     Robert was born on 18 February 1881.¹ He married Olive Elizabeth Berry on 27 April 1913.² Robert died on 17 March 1958 at Washington, DC.¹
      He was a farm boy from Tennessee and an Army physician. A brigadier general in the army medical corps, he served in France during WWI and during World War II was assistant surgeon-general of the army.

     He married Emily Minier Berry on 22 January 1914. The marriages of Olive and Emily were notable because their father, who must ahve preferred line officers, had warned them away from "contract doctors". in that day, physicians were first contracted by the army for a probationary period, then given commissions if they were found to deserve them..¹
      He was a colonel in the army medical corps, his specialty was interveining in troubled medical facilities.

     He married Lucy Maud Berry on 3 September 1919.¹
      A West Pointer and infantryman. He graduated from West Point in the same class as Eisenhower and remained a friend throughout his life. He retired as a major of infantry because of disability.

     Edward was born on 13 October 1895.¹ He was the son of Edward Samuel Garner. He married Helen Marguerite Berry on 6 July 1921.² Edward was divorced from Helen Marguerite Berry in 1930.² Edward died on 31 January 1958.¹
      He served in World War I as a Missouri National Guard artillery officer, in General Berry's brigade. Afterward, he became a regular army officer but resigned in 1922 when he inherited his family's wealth. After losing his fortune in the depression, he was forced in 1930 to send his family to New York to live with General and Mrs. Berry. Not being able to recover financially, he divorced Helen in the early 1930s.

     Anita was born on 31 December.¹ She married Lucien Samuel Spicer Berry on 19 January 1924.² Anita died.¹
      As of 19 January 1924,her married name was Berry. Of Kansas City, Kansas. Her ancestry was Yugoslavian.

     Maud Burgey was the daughter of Lucy Berry.
     Her married name was Cunnings. She resided.¹ She served on the school board, with the result that the Cunnings bookstore did a profitable business in textbooks.

     Stanton was born on 1 September 1925.¹ He was the son of Edward Samuel Garner Jr. and Helen Marguerite Berry.
     Stanton retired from the military.² Stanton graduated. Institution: at Brown University.² Stanton served in the military in October 1943.¹ Stanton graduated at Annapolis, MD, in 1948. Institution: at U.S. Naval Academy.² Young Stanton had a habit of rescuing stray cats, all named Napoleon, but they liked to lurk around corners, swiping with their claws at his grandmother Emily's stockings as she passed them. The black servants always hissed at the cats when they were nearby. Stanton had to be disciplined on occasion, as once, when he had behaved irresponsibly with his grandfather's tools he received a well-deserved spanking.
Whenever chicken was served, Stanton had a habit of asking for a drumstick. Lucien, who sat at the head of the table and prepared all of the plates, always gave him a different portion without admonishing him. When, after being coached not to make demands, Stanton remained silent, he received a drumstick.

     Edward was born at Fort Wayne, MI?, on 28 March 1922.¹ He was the son of Edward Samuel Garner Jr. and Helen Marguerite Berry. He married Elizabeth Coughlan at San Gabriel Mission, CA, on 4 November 1950.¹
     Edward served in the military.¹ Edward graduated at Ithaca, NY. Institution: at Cornell University.¹ He was a student. School: at University of Grenoble.¹ He was employed by the Standard Oil Company of California.

     Francis was born on 13 August 1892.¹ He married Helen Marguerite Berry on 8 June 1940.² Francis died on 14 April 1977.¹
     Francis graduated in 1914. Institution: at Dartmouth.¹ He was an accountant. He served in World I in Philadelphia as a lieutenant in the navy supply corps.

     Ann was born on 4 August 1917.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Watson Brown and Marilla Stanton Berry. Ann died.¹
     Her married name was Butler.

     Robert was born on 14 April 1914.¹ He was the son of Robert Clarence McDonald and Olive Elizabeth Berry. He married Jean Elizabeth Shufelt on 9 April 1938.¹
     Robert graduated in 1935. Institution: at U.S. Military Academy.¹ Robert graduated. Institution: at University of Southern Calif.¹ He fought in WWII, including the Battle of the Bulge. He retired as a colonel. Robert's occupation: at University of Texas after .¹

     She married Robert Clarence McDonald Jr. on 9 April 1938.¹
      As of 9 April 1938,her married name was McDonald.

     Lucien was born on 13 January 1916.¹ He was the son of Robert Clarence McDonald and Olive Elizabeth Berry. Lucien died on 7 February 1996.¹
     Lucien served in the military.¹ Lucien graduated at Annapolis, MD, in 1938. Institution: at U.S. Naval Academy.¹ Lucien graduated at Washington, DC, in 1956. Institution: at George Washington University.¹

     Henry was born on 28 October 1927.¹ He was the son of Robert Clarence McDonald and Olive Elizabeth Berry.
     Henry served in the military.¹ Henry graduated. Institution: at Catholic University.¹ Henry graduated. Institution: at John Hopkins.¹ He was employed for many years at Bell Laboratories.

     Emily was born on 13 December 1914.¹ She was the daughter of John Wesley Sherwood and Emily Minier Berry. She married Otto Hansen.¹ Emily died on 14 October 1983 at Fullerton, CA.¹ Her body was interred at Arlington, VA, at Arlington National Cemetery.¹
     Her married name was Hansen. She lived through the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

     James was born on 24 February 1922.¹ He was the son of John Wesley Sherwood and Emily Minier Berry.
     James served in the military in 1945.¹ James graduated at Annapolis, MD, in 1945. Institution: at United States Marine Academy.¹

     Otto was born on 22 August 1907.¹ He married Emily Sherwood.¹
     Otto served in the military.¹ Otto graduated at Annapolis, MD, in 1930. Institution: at U.S. Naval Academy.¹

     Sue was born on 4 June 1920.¹ She was the daughter of John Wesley Sherwood and Emily Minier Berry.
     Her married name was Wood.

     Thomas was born on 8 March 1921.³ He was the son of Thomas Warren Fox and Lucy Maud Berry. He married Elsbeth McCollum in June 1949.^3,2 Thomas Warren Fox Jr. died on 8 December 2003.²
     Thomas served in the military.³

     Elsbeth was born on 14 November 1922.¹ She married Thomas Warren Fox Jr. in June 1949.^2,1
     Her married name was Fox.

     Elizabeth was born on 18 December 1925.¹ She married Edward Samuel Garner at San Gabriel Mission, CA, on 4 November 1950.¹
      As of 4 November 1950,her married name was Garner.

     Sarah Wheeler was born in 1650 at Stonington, New London, CT..¹ She married Daniel Stanton at Stonington, New London, CT, Barbados, on 1 June 1671. There is much room for discussion as to Daniel's marriage. Savage thinks he lived in Westerly, RI, and by a wife Elizabeth had five children. This cannot be: these five children were born from 1678 to 1687, and are recorded in the Friend's Meeting House at Newport, RI. They are the children of Daniel son of Robert Stanton of Newport, RI. Baldwin, and other genealogists, think that Daniel married in Barbados. Judge Richard A. Wheeler, of Stonington, Conn., in a letter written April 14, 1886, discusses this subject thus: "I have searched in all the old records of Stonington, Westerly, New London and all of the Rhode Island and Connecticut archives and I am satistifed that this Daniel Stanton married here and not in Barbados. I cannot prove it but my opinion is that Daniel Stanton married Eliza Wheeler. "Thomas Miner's Diary says that this Miss Wheeler married some one, but provokingly omits the name of the groom. This Miss Wheeler had a brother Richard, who was my great-grandfather Wheeler's father."
The case for his wife being Martha is based on entries in the "Barbados Records, Baptism Records 1637-1800," compiled and edited by Joanne Mcree Sanders, 1984 in which are two baptism entries for Hannah and Daniel, children of Daniel and Martha Stanton..^2,1 Sarah Wheeler died in 1687 at Barbados.¹
     Her married name was Stanton.

     Samuel was born in 1685.¹ He married Mary Lay.¹

     Samuel was born on 23 October 1711.¹ He was the son of Samuel Denison and Mary Lay. He married Abigail Conkling on 9 December 1736.¹

     She married Samuel Denison on 9 December 1736.¹
      As of 9 December 1736,her married name was Denison.

     Mary was born on 9 November 1742.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Denison and Abigail Conkling. She married Joseph Post.¹
     Her married name was Post.

     Joseph was born on 15 April 1741.¹ He married Mary Denison.¹

     Lucrecia was born on 3 March 1768.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Post and Mary Denison. She married David Post on 2 January 1788.¹ Lucrecia died on 21 June 1823.¹

     David was born on 7 September 1764.¹ He married Lucrecia Post on 2 January 1788.¹ David died on 17 December 1803.¹

     David was born on 20 August 1807.¹ He was the son of David Post and Lucrecia Post. He married Maria Urquhart on 16 August 1836.¹

     She married David Rawson Post on 16 August 1836.¹
      As of 16 August 1836,her married name was Post.

     Lewis was born on 6 March 1847.¹ He was the son of David Rawson Post and Maria Urquhart. He married Mary Imgham Rockwell in November 1851.¹

     She married Lewis W. Post in November 1851.¹
      As of November 1851,her married name was Post.

     Walter was born on 28 July 1882.¹ He was the son of Lewis W. Post and Mary Imgham Rockwell. He married Mabel Jeanette Bellack on 15 September 1908.¹ Walter died on 12 November 1941.¹

     Mabel was born on 20 September 1882.¹ She married Walter Urquhart Post on 15 September 1908.¹ Mabel died on 25 August 1952.¹
      As of 15 September 1908,her married name was Post.

     He married (?) (?).
      Of Roxbury, MA. His will was made at Roxbury in 1683. He gave half of his estate to his wife and half to Joseph Stanton. There was also a charge of 20 Pounds against Joseph for Mead's supply of clothing, etc. to Joseph's daughter Hannah.

     She married William Mead.
     Her married name was Mead.

     Hannah was born in 1676. She was the daughter of Joseph Stanton and Hannah Mead. She married Dr. James York on 13 November 1695. He was of Westerly, R.I.. Hannah Stanton died in 1759 at Stonington, New London, CT.¹
      As of 13 November 1695,her married name was York.

     James was born at Stonington, New London, CT, in 1672. He was the son of James York and Deborah Bell.¹ He married Hannah Stanton on 13 November 1695. He was of Westerly, R.I.. James died in 1759.
     He resided at Westerly, RI, in 1695.

     Joanna was born on 31 December 1699. She was the daughter of Dr. James York and Hannah Stanton. She married Joseph Larkin on 24 July 1730.
      As of 24 July 1730,her married name was Larkin.

     He married Joanna York on 24 July 1730. Joseph died circa 1775.

     Joshua was born on 20 August 1732. He was the son of Joseph Larkin and Joanna York.

     She married John Byron Stanton.
     Her married name was Stanton.

     Avery Harris Stanton was the son of John Byron Stanton and Winfred Harris.

     Marcia Clarice Stanton was the daughter of John Byron Stanton and Winfred Harris. Marcia died before 25 February 1933.

     Phyllis was born at Canton, Pa, on 1 November 1929. She was the daughter of Guy Seeley and Alice Smith.
      As of 27 June 1950,her married name was Stanton.

     Charles was born at Troy House, Troy, Pa, on 24 April 1900. He was the son of Charles Elias Stanton , Sr and Blanche Rockwell. He was christened at Had Grocery Store In Sylvania, Pa, in 1935. He married Pansy Marie Kratzer at Troy, Pa, on 3 August 1921. Charles died on 14 August 1970 at Troy Hospital Troy, Pa. His body was interred in 1956 at Road Job Col Cross Rds - Gille, Laubach Co.
      Was charter member of the American Legion in Troy. Newspaper clips: "Charles Stanton in English Hospital - In a letter from one of the Bradford county boys it is learned that Charles Stanton of Troy again went 'over the top' on Oct. 16th and on the 17th he was wounded. His injuries are to the left leg. He was in an English convalescent hospital when the letter referred to was written on Oct. 22d." "Corporal Charles Stanton of Troy, Pa., who will be decorated Saturday at New York City by the Prince of Wales with the British Military Medal. He was a member of Company L and has been awarded the Distinguished service Cross by the United States Government. TOWANDA DAILY REVIEW: TROY SOLDIER GIVEN D.S.C. FOR HEROISM IN SOUPLET BATTLE Another bradford county boy - Corporal Charles Stanton, Jr. of 180 Elmira Street, Troy - has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in battle. Awarding of the cross to the young Troy soldier is the second to be conferred by the commander-in-chief, in the name of the President, for especially heroic actions in battle of county soldiers. Award of the cross to Corporal Stanton came as the result of his bravery in the hot engagement at Souplet, France, during the fighting on October 15, 1918. The official citation is as follows: "Corporal Charles Stanton, Jr., A.S., 1215748. Company L, 108th Infantry. For extrordinary heroism in action near Souplet, France, on October 15, 1918. Accompained by an officer and three other soldiers, Corporal Stanton made a reconnaissance of the River La Selle, the journey being made under constant and heavy machine-gun fire. To secure the desired information it was necessary to wade the entire distance. Home address, Charles Stanton, Sr., Troy, Pa." Nothing was known at the young man's home of the signal honor accorded him until the news was communicated to Mrs. Stanton by a representative of the The Daily Review. "It's news to me," was Mrs. Stanton's single glad expression when told of the honor paid her son. Corporal Stanton was born in Troy borough on April 24, 1900, so that his heroic feat was made when he was only 18 years old. He attended the Troy High School and during his vacations worked on the farm of his grandfather, Walter Rockwell, near Troy. In the Fall of 1916 the young man went to Troy where he was employed by H. E. Ritchie in a grocery store. He enlisted in Company L, Third Infantry, New York National Guard on April 8, 1917, this being Elmira's own company. After being sent to Spartanburg the National guard became a past organization and the young man was enrolled in Federal service, the company changing to Company L, 108th United States Infantry, and being attached to the 27th Division. UNDER FIRE AT RAILROAD In May the company was sent to Binghamton for railroad guard duty and it was there that Private Stanton was first under fire. With a comrade he was guarding one of the important bridges near that city when he and his comrade was fired on by an unknown assailant riding a passing frieght train. The soldiers returned the fire but failed to register any hits. The attack upon Stanton was made at 8:30 o'clock. Two shots were fired at him, both coming close to his body. The Troy soldier displayed his pluck and courage by cooly standing his ground and firing three shots in return at the assailant. The train was going so fast that it was impossible to tell whether any took effect. The attack upon Stanton was made in almost exactly the same spot where Private Frank W. Fonda, also of Company L, was struck and instantly killed by a Lackawanna passenger train several weeks previous. This attack occured on the night of May 14. On August 16 the company was transferred to Pelham Bay Park, N.Y. Later they were sent to Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, S. C., where Stanton received his first promotion, being made a first class private. While the men were stationed at this camp they received much rifle and trench practice. First Class Private Stanton returned to his home last April for ten days and soon after his return to camp the company was sent to Newport News to await transport to France. They embarked on May 17, 1918 under cover of darkness and moved from the harbor without the slightest sound. IS MADE CORPORAL After reaching France young Stanton was promoted to Corporal. The company was soon sent into Belgium where they fought for several months with the British army in Flanders. Later they participated with honor in the battles of St. Quentin and Cambrai. Company L was in the first wave at the strongest point of the line in the battle of September 27-30, which resulted in the breaking of the vaunted unbreakable "Hindenberg Line," marking the final defeat of the Hun. In letters received by his parents Corporal Stanton declared that he came out of the desperate battle without a scratch.On October 17 he received his first wound, a bullet in the left leg. A few minutes later received another in the back, neither of which, however, proved to be serious as he returned to his company on November 8. The last letter received, dated December 18, stated that he and his company was billeted in Laige, a small French town near La Mans. The young man is attached to the Empire Division which is the first complete combat division ordered home, and his parents are expecting his return within the next several weeks. Stanton's company - Company L- according to a statement of Corporal Wilbur L. Simcoe telling of the "warm reception" given the Elmira unit when it was ordered over the top on September 29, had only ten men left alive and unwounded. Two hundred and fifty men had started in the attack. It was Stanton's company which was signally honored by passing in inspection parade before His Majesty King George of England on August 6. The inspection was made on one of the drill grounds of France. Company L being selected as the prize company of the entire division. Captain Riffle commanded the men in this drill. Company L also was selected to represent the 27th Division in a big military parade in France. One company from each division was thus honored.

     Pansy was born at Town Marshland Tshp Gaines, Tioga Co., Pa, on 7 May 1898. She was the daughter of John W. Kratzer and Barbara E. B. Allen. She was christened at High School Commencement, Troy, Pa, on 20 June 1919. She married Charles Elias Stanton Jr. at Troy, Pa, on 3 August 1921. Pansy died on 27 July 1975 at Arnot-ogden Hospital Elmira, Ny.
      As of 3 August 1921,her married name was Stanton. Baptized at the First Baptist Church in Mansfield PA about 1908 - from postcard. Family Bible: "Pansy to Chas Stanton Aug 2, 1924."